🌳 Help grow Batavia’s urban forest!
The City of Batavia is accepting 2025 Parkway Tree Requests.
Thanks to funding from the Non-Reusable Bag Fee, residents can purchase a high-quality, locally grown tree at a discounted rate — planting and mulch included!
Key details:
🌿One tree per address, due to high demand.
🌿Species selected to thrive in Batavia parkways.
🌿City will ensure proper spacing and utility clearance.
Submit your request online or by mail. Eligible residents will receive confirmation with their assigned species.
🌿 View available trees and request a parkway tree at bataviail.gov/parkwaytrees.
The City of Batavia is accepting 2025 Parkway Tree Requests.
Thanks to funding from the Non-Reusable Bag Fee, residents can purchase a high-quality, locally grown tree at a discounted rate — planting and mulch included!
Key details:
🌿One tree per address, due to high demand.
🌿Species selected to thrive in Batavia parkways.
🌿City will ensure proper spacing and utility clearance.
Submit your request online or by mail. Eligible residents will receive confirmation with their assigned species.
🌿 View available trees and request a parkway tree at bataviail.gov/parkwaytrees.
City Council Meets Monday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m
The Batavia City Council will meet in City Council Chambers (100 N. Island Ave.). Agenda highlights include:
• ⚡ Approval of the Municipal Electric Utility Energy Policy
• 👮 Oath of office for Officer Meghan Gregory
• 🏭 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project update
• 🏘️ Batavia MainStreet update
Full agenda here: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
The Batavia City Council will meet in City Council Chambers (100 N. Island Ave.). Agenda highlights include:
• ⚡ Approval of the Municipal Electric Utility Energy Policy
• 👮 Oath of office for Officer Meghan Gregory
• 🏭 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project update
• 🏘️ Batavia MainStreet update
Full agenda here: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
🚧 Main Street Reopened! 🚧
We’re happy to share that Main Street between VanNortwick Avenue and Feece Drive is now open to traffic following emergency water main repairs.
✅ Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews completed this important work.
📍 Temporary signage will be removed over the weekend.
Drive safely and have a great day, Batavia! 👷♂️💧
We’re happy to share that Main Street between VanNortwick Avenue and Feece Drive is now open to traffic following emergency water main repairs.
✅ Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews completed this important work.
📍 Temporary signage will be removed over the weekend.
Drive safely and have a great day, Batavia! 👷♂️💧
🚧 Temporary Fox River Trail Detour 🚧
Starting Wednesday, July 30, a section of the Fox River Trail will be closed for sewer work—from Water and Main streets (north) to Union Street and Pamarco Drive (south).
🚴♀️ Trail users: Please follow posted detour signs to navigate safely around the closure.
📅 Work is expected to be completed by August 8.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Starting Wednesday, July 30, a section of the Fox River Trail will be closed for sewer work—from Water and Main streets (north) to Union Street and Pamarco Drive (south).
🚴♀️ Trail users: Please follow posted detour signs to navigate safely around the closure.
📅 Work is expected to be completed by August 8.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
📅 Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
🕖 7 p.m. | Tuesday, July 29
📍 City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Additional costs for Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements
• Environmental study on south Batavia Ave. properties
• Discussion on the City’s energy policy
• Council committee structure
• Project status updates
The meeting is open to the public. View the full agenda here at our new agenda center! 👉 https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=104
🕖 7 p.m. | Tuesday, July 29
📍 City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Additional costs for Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements
• Environmental study on south Batavia Ave. properties
• Discussion on the City’s energy policy
• Council committee structure
• Project status updates
The meeting is open to the public. View the full agenda here at our new agenda center! 👉 https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=104
🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
UPDATE: Main Street will remain closed between VanNortwick Street and Feece Drive for emergency watermain repairs for at least one more day .
🔹 Main Street traffic will be detoured to Wilson Street.
🔹 Please follow posted detour signs to safely navigate the area.
🔹 Repairs are expected to take two days, with steel plates temporarily covering the site once work is complete.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while crews complete this critical work.
🚶♀️🚴♂️🛴 Walk, Bike & Roll to School – May 7!
Join students, families, and schools across Batavia for Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7! This fun and healthy tradition is part of a nationwide celebration encouraging safe, active transportation to school.
Batavia Police and Fire Department reps—and the Batavia Active Transportation Commission—will be out cheering students on, handing out goodies, and showing support for everyone walking, biking, or rolling to class.
Let’s get moving, Batavia! 💪🌞 #BikeAndRollBatavia #WalkToSchoolDay #ActiveBatavia #SafeRoutesToSchool
🔌 Exciting News for Woodland Hills 🔌
Batavia Electric is planning electric system upgrades in your neighborhood. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026 and will include installing underground conduit and power facilities within rights-of-way and electric easements.
✅ Benefits include:
Replacing 50-year-old overhead lines with underground systems
Improved service reliability
Fewer outages caused by trees and wildlife
Better access for maintenance and emergency crews
No service interruptions are expected during this design phase.
📅 Join Us for an Open House:
🗓 Date: May 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510
Meet the project team, learn more, and get your questions answered.
For details, contact the Electric Department at 📞 630-454-2350.
